Abril Elfi
United Airlines Plane Evacuated After It Catches Fire On Runway
A United States flight from Houston to New York had to be evacuated after it caught on fire during takeoff.
accident
American Airlines Plane, Army Helicopter Collide Over D.C.; All Passengers Presumed Dead
Authorities fear there are no survivors after an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter collided in midair over Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. The tragedy has now shifted from a search-and-rescue effort to a recovery mission.
air traffic controllers
Sean Duffy Confirmed By Senate To Lead Department Of Transportation
The Senate has confirmed former Representative Sean Duffy to become the next Secretary of Transportation.
Andrew Ansbro
NYC Introduces ‘Congestion Pricing’ Tolls, Trump Vows To Kill Measure During Second Term
New York City has introduced a new $9 toll to enter the center of Manhattan during peak hours, a measure President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to kill during his second term.
Abril Elfi
2 Killed, 3 Injured In Union Pacific Train Derailment After Collision With Tractor-Trailer
Two people have died and three others were injured after a freight train collided with a tractor trailer and derailed.
air traffic controllers
Trump Chooses Former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy For Secretary Of Transportation Position
The 47th president-Elect has announced that former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy will serve as the U.S. Secretary of Transportation.
$50 million bail package
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Put On ‘Suicide Watch’ As He Awaits Sex Trafficking Trial
Sean “Diddy” Combs is “on suicide watch” in prison as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, according to multiple reports.
airbag defect
Ford, Mazda Issue Do-Not-Drive Warnings For Over 457K Vehicles With Takata Air Bag Inflators
Ford and Mazda issued do-not-drive warnings that cover more than 457,000 vehicles that contain recalled Takata airbags.
Becky Frankiewicz
Report: U.S. Economy Added 114K Jobs In July, Unemployment Increases To 4.3%
U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in July, with the unemployment rate increasing 4.3%, leading to fears that the labor market is faltering and the economy is heading for a possible recession.
bridge collapse
Officials In Maryland Give Timeline And Cost Estimate For Rebuilding Francis Scott Key Bridge
According to a state transportation official on Thursday, Maryland intends to reconstruct the Francis Scott Key Bridge in just over four years, with an estimated cost of “$1.7 billion to $1.9 billion.”